WASHINGTON, DC – The American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s premier resource and support network for LGBT military families, released the following statement today in response to the expected announcement on Wednesday of the extension of benefits to same-sex military spouses.
“The extension of equal benefits for all legally married spouses, regardless of sexual orientation, is a huge step forward for our families who for far too long have been excluded and cut off from support,” said Stephen Peters, president of AMPA. “While this is a huge step forward in making sure our same-sex military spouses have equal access, we still have a long battle ahead of us in making sure all of our LGBT military families have equal protection in all 50 states.”
For more information about the American Military Partner Association and LGBT military families, please visit our home on the web atwww.MilitaryPartners.org.
The American Military Partner Association, a non-profit and non-partisan organization, is the nation’s premier resource and support network for LGBT military families. Founded and led by the partners of active duty service members, AMPA is based in Washington DC and is committed to connecting, supporting, honoring, and serving the partners and spouses of America’s LGBT service members and veterans.”